Antony Szmierek

Manchester-based musician and writer Antony Szmierek brings his blend of spoken word, indie pop and electronica to O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on 15 October 2026. With a rap-leaning flow and a narrative pen, he threads everyday detail, city scenes and close-up portraits into tracks that sit between confessional poetry and late-night grooves. After early releases shared online, his 2023 EP Poems To Dance To set the tone: spoken passages rubbing shoulders with sung hooks, uncluttered arrangements, and rhythms that draw from house and slow-motion hip-hop.

On stage, Szmierek plays with space and proximity, shifting between full-band lift and pared-back focus. The structures stay simple but precise, leaving room for the voice to lead while synths, bass and drum machines keep a steady pulse. The set moves from hushed storytelling to head-nod choruses, bringing the audience into the narrative rather than pushing over it. If you want words you can follow and beats you can lean into, this evening lines up both without fuss.